Nebraska State Capitol, construction

Construction equipment and materials sit on the lawn around the beginnings of the new Nebraska State Capitol building. Looking to the southeast, the dome of the old capitol is still visible. A sign next to an angled sidewalk says: "Nebraska's New State Capitol, Paint products furnished 100% by Cook Paint & Varnish Co., Omaha, Nebr., Thru-John E. White, Decorating Contractor - Omaha, Nebr.

The Nebraska State Capitol Building is located at 1445 K Street and sits on grounds bounded by S. 14th to S. 16th Streets, and H to K Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska. Construction started on the third capitol building, designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, in 1922 and was completed in 1932. The two and three-story extensions shown here enclose four courtyards. Once this base was completed, the old capitol was torn down and a 400 foot tower was erected in the center.